Call for nominations: 2024 Ubuntu Technical Board

We’re looking for motivated people that want to join the Ubuntu Technical Board!

The Ubuntu Technical Board is responsible for the technical direction of Ubuntu. It makes decisions on package selection, packaging policy, installation systems and processes, kernel, X server, display management, library versions, and dependencies. The board works with relevant teams to establish a consensus on the right path to take, especially where diverse elements of Ubuntu cannot find consensus on shared components.

You can find more information about the Technical Board at https://ubuntu.com/community/governance/technical-board

Who can apply

The eligibility requirements are

• Be an Ubuntu Core Developer
• Be available during typical meeting hours, see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TechnicalBoardAgenda
• Insight into the Ubuntu Development process, architecture, and technical culture

The Technical Board usually meets twice a month in IRC and has discussions on its mailing list. They are current Ubuntu Core Developers with a proven track record of activity in the community. They have shown themselves over time to be able to work well with others and display the positive aspects of the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. They should be people who can judge contribution quality without emotion while engaging in an interview/discussion that communicates interest, a welcoming atmosphere, and which is marked by humanity, gentleness, and kindness.

How to apply

You can apply by sending your self-nomination to community-council@lists.ubuntu.com. In that email, please include the following.

• Your name
• Your Launchpad ID
• Your employer (if disclosure is permitted)
• A link to a page describing who you are, and explaining why you want to join the board. This can be a Discourse post, a page on your personal website, or your page in the Ubuntu Wiki.

Nominations are now open and will close according to the timeline below. Please do not hesitate to share this post with anyone you will be a great fit for the Technical Board!

Election Timeline

• Wednesday 2024-12-04, 23:59 UTC Call for nomination closes.
• After this, the Community Council will review the submissions, submit them to Mark Shuttleworth for shortlisting, and set up the vote based on Mark’s shortlist.
• Sunday 2024-12-08 Voting starts (Ubuntu Development team is eligible to vote)
• Sunday 2024-12-22, 23:59 UTC Voting ends

Originally posted to the Ubuntu Community Discourse on Sun Nov 24 2024 by Merlijn Sebrechts, on behalf of the Ubuntu Community Council.